Lead Apparel Designer - Story-Driven NA

Nike Inc; Beaverton (OR); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nike Inc in Beaverton, OR is seeking a Lead Apparel Designer to build an emotional connection with North American consumers through narrative, product, and storytelling. This role translates insights and trends into authentic design solutions, balancing creative ambition with commercial priorities and cost targets.

The ideal candidate has a design portfolio, a related bachelor’s degree, 5+ years in apparel product design, and advanced digital design capabilities including CLO and Vizcom AI

Qualifications

• Portfolio is required; provide a website link or attach a PDF when applying.
• Bachelor’s degree in apparel design or related field, or suitable combination of education, experience and training.
• 5+ years of apparel product design experience preferred, including experience in performance, streetwear, or lifestyle apparel.
• Advanced digital design capabilities on Mac, Adobe Creative Suite, 2D sketching, and 3D apparel tools such as CLO; Vizcom AI tools experience.
• Proficiency with Miro, Smartsheet, email and Outlook; strong visual presentation, communication, organization, prioritization and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive creative design for apparel cut-and-sew products across multiple Nike and Jordan categories in North America.
• Translate seasonal direction, consumer insights and marketplace trends into product and collection narratives delivered with speed and specificity.
• Use color, materials, trims, and hardware to create an elevated, consumer-relevant brand POV while meeting cost targets.
• Partner with apparel, graphic, footwear, product management, development, pattern making, materials, product make, and sample-room teams to move ideas from concept to execution.
• Monitor prototype development, exchange ideas with cross-functional partners, and support timely completion of each project.
• Collaborate with Footwear partners to create cohesive, head-to-toe footwear and apparel expressions.
• Build alignment across functions, categories, and geographies while delivering North America-led solutions that honor Nike’s heritage and move the brand forward.

Skills

Portfolio

Education

Bachelor’s degree in apparel design or related field

Tools

CLO

Vizcom

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Nike Inc in Beaverton, OR is seeking a Lead Apparel Designer to build an emotional connection with North American consumers through narrative, product, and storytelling. This role translates insights and trends into authentic design solutions, balancing creative ambition with commercial priorities and cost targets.

The ideal candidate has a design portfolio, a related bachelor’s degree, 5+ years in apparel product design, and advanced digital design capabilities including CLO and Vizcom AI